Society May 28, 2024Nov 13, 2024 “A life in prison is better than death in the trenches”: How Russian soldiers desert Almost every new day of Russia’s war in Ukraine brings with it fresh stories of “meat grinder” assaults – Russian… Alex Johnson
Society May 20, 2024Nov 13, 2024 “Nobody wants to go to a club that can be raided by the police”: How queer clubs in Russia survive after the country’s “LGBT movement” ban On November 23, 2022, Russia’s State Duma banned the “propaganda of non-traditional sexual relations” among people of all… Alex Johnson
Society May 17, 2024Nov 13, 2024 “This used to be a pig farm, but now we’re mining Bitcoin”: How Dagestan became Russia’s crypto Klondike In 2024, Russia stands as one of the world’s leaders in cryptocurrency mining, rivaling the United States. While… Alex Johnson
Society May 16, 2024Nov 13, 2024 Research and espionage: An institute staffed by Russian intelligence officers is recruiting students and scientists abroad Following a series of high-profile failures and mass expulsions of uniformed “diplomats,” Russian intelligence has turned to more… Alex Johnson
Society Apr 25, 2024Nov 13, 2024 Olympic Substitution: How Russian athletes cope with sanctions and international isolation On July 26, Paris will host the opening ceremony of the 2024 Summer Olympic Games, the largest international… Alex Johnson